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Bret Michaels concert moves to Feb. 23 in Kent from Dec. 9

Bret Michaels concert moves to Feb. 23 in Kent from Dec. 9

Organizers have rescheduled the Bret Michaels rock concert at the ShoWare Center in Kent to Thursday, Feb. 23 from Friday, Dec. 9. “Due to unforeseen… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2016
Bret Michaels concert moves to Feb. 23 in Kent from Dec. 9
Donation time for Kent’s Toys for Joy program

Donation time for Kent’s Toys for Joy program

Collection barrels are out for the annual Toys for Joy program sponsored by the Kent Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2016
Donation time for Kent’s Toys for Joy program
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 23

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 23

Listings for special events, benefits, library programs and entertainment dates

  • Nov 23, 2016
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 23
Kentridge Players present ‘A Year With Frog & Toad’

Kentridge Players present ‘A Year With Frog & Toad’

The Kentridge Players cast presents a holiday production of “A Year With Frog and Toad” – a musical celebration for the family. Show times are… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2016
Kentridge Players present ‘A Year With Frog & Toad’
Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Month from Kentwood

Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Month from Kentwood

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) recognized the Students of the Month from Kentwood High School on Nov. 8. Avry Freaney and John Bato-Borja… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2016
Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Month from Kentwood
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from K-M

Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from K-M

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) recently recognized the Students of the Month from Kent-Meridian High School. Caylen Roddie, third from the left in… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2016
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from K-M
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from Kentridge

Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from Kentridge

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) recognized Kentridge High School’s Sean Gilman and Bianna Cho as Students of the Month. Gilman has been involved… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2016
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from Kentridge
Kentridge High School Booster Club teams up with 1 Green Planet

Kentridge High School Booster Club teams up with 1 Green Planet

Hosting a metals and electronics recycling event Dec. 3

  • Nov 22, 2016
Kentridge High School Booster Club teams up with 1 Green Planet
Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert in Kent on Dec. 9

Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert in Kent on Dec. 9

Kent’s Spotlight Series will celebrate the winter solstice and its warm traditions with a concert featuring Windham Hill artists Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Alex de… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2016
Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert in Kent on Dec. 9
Santa to arrive at Kent Station

Santa to arrive at Kent Station

Santa house to open for photos

  • Nov 21, 2016
Santa to arrive at Kent Station
Grant, Smith draw sellout crowd to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Grant, Smith draw sellout crowd to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Grammy-award winning singers Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith performed their 2016 Christmas Tour on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd of 5,986 at… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2016
Grant, Smith draw sellout crowd to Kent’s ShoWare Center
Red Cross urges donors to give the perfect gift this winter

Red Cross urges donors to give the perfect gift this winter

Blood and platelet donations needed throughout holiday season

  • Nov 21, 2016
Red Cross urges donors to give the perfect gift this winter
Kent Police to give away Club devices on Nov. 26

Kent Police to give away Club devices on Nov. 26

Kent Police will team up with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority and Kent Station to help residents reduce the likelihood of their car being… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2016
Kent Police to give away Club devices on Nov. 26
Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 2-3

Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 2-3

Start your holiday shopping early at the Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. The free event runs from 10… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2016
Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 2-3
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 16

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 16

Special event, benefits, library programs and entertainment listings

  • Nov 17, 2016
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 16

St. James Episcopal Church presents adult education series for the Advent season

St. James Episcopal Church is offering an adult education series during the season of Advent. The series, Pregnant with Meaning: Using Creative Arts in Worship… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016
Donate jackets, blankets at Hope for Families luncheon in Kent

Donate jackets, blankets at Hope for Families luncheon in Kent

Donate jackets, blankets, sleeping bags or other items and receive a free lunch at the annual Willow’s Place Hope for Families event at 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016
Donate jackets, blankets at Hope for Families luncheon in Kent
Kentwood High School hosts Ugly Holiday Sweater Run

Kentwood High School hosts Ugly Holiday Sweater Run

Proceeds support Kent’s Pediatric Interim Care Center

  • Nov 17, 2016
Kentwood High School hosts Ugly Holiday Sweater Run
Green River College’s Kent campus hosts toy drive

Green River College’s Kent campus hosts toy drive

The BAS Marketing and Entrepreneurship Program at Green River College in Kent – in collaboration with Toys for Tots – is hosting a toy drive.

  • Nov 16, 2016
Green River College’s Kent campus hosts toy drive
Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 4 in Kent

Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 4 in Kent

Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert has been a treasured holiday tradition in Kent for three decades. The 30th annual concert is at 3 p.m. on… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2016
Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 4 in Kent